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MCC Daily Tribune

Get A Balanced Life Month

Get A Balanced Life Month is celebrated for the full month of January every year. The best way to start the year is by figuring out how to balance your life between work and pleasure. As important as it is to ‘get that bread’, it is equally important to plan out days when you can breathe and have me-time. Planning the perfect balance can make life less stressful. Get A Balanced Life Month is celebrated in January to cultivate a good habit at the start of the year and hopefully see it through till the end.

HOW TO CELEBRATE GET A BALANCED LIFE MONTH

  1. Indulge in some me-time

    If you have been waiting for the perfect month to take some time off, then your time is now! Go on a holiday, eat delicious food, and treat yourself.

  2. Use a planner

    There is nothing like a personal planner to help plan a balanced life. Buy one and get planning!

  3. Spread the message

    Inform others about Get A Balanced Life Month on social media or through your friend groups. Be an inspiration for some much-needed change.

5 FACTS ABOUT WORK-LIFE BALANCE THAT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND

  1. A poor work-life balance

    94% of workers in the American service industry work over 50 hours a week.

  2. The work never stops

    Many Americans work extra hours at the office and even take their work home and work on the weekend.

  3. Many Americans think they are workaholics

    48% of American professionals believe themselves to be workaholics and barely take time off to relax.

  4. Potential employees strive for a healthy balance

    While looking for a job, 72% of people consider their work/life balance.

  5. Many working Americans experience burnouts

    According to a survey, 77% of Americans with full-time jobs reported experiencing burnout at least once due to stress from work.

WHY WE LOVE GET A BALANCED LIFE MONTH

  1. You only live once

    All work and no time to rest is not the best way to live. Try finding the right balance between both because you only live once.

  2. We can prioritize our time

    Balancing our time helps us to plan and make time for important things. It is necessary to have our priorities set out.

  3. It is good for our mental wellbeing

    Having a work-life balance can do wonders for our mental health. We can avoid burnout and sustain a healthy lifestyle.

Sarah Benedict
MCC Wellness Council
01/09/2023